Track system for architectural stretch-fabric applications

ABSTRACT

A fabric housing, a method of installing a fabric housing, and a method of manufacturing a fabric housing are provided. The fabric housing for stretching fabric on walls or ceilings includes a first exterior wall. The fabric housing also includes a second exterior wall. The fabric housing further includes a tensioning leg configured to tightly abut one of the first exterior wall or second exterior wall. The tensioning leg is configured to grip a fabric between the tensioning leg and the one of the first exterior wall or second exterior wall. The fabric housing still further includes a pair of opposing jaws configured to secure the fabric. The pair of opposing jaws are disposed along one of the first exterior wall or the second exterior wall. A corresponding method of manufacturing a fabric housing and installing a fabric housing are provided herein.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.62/882,098, filed Aug. 2, 2019, which application is hereby incorporatedby reference in its entirety.

TECHNOLOGICAL FIELD

An example embodiment relates generally to stretching fabrics, and moreparticularly, example embodiments relate to track systems for stretchingfabrics.

BACKGROUND

Numerous track systems are used worldwide to stretch fabric tightly andevenly over walls and ceilings. The natural gap that is formed betweenthe fabric and wall surface is generally filled with infill materialsthat provide acoustic treatment. However, various designs may either becostly and/or have performance deteriorate over time. Through appliedeffort, ingenuity, and innovation, many of these identified problemshave been solved by developing solutions that are included inembodiments of the present disclosure, many examples of which aredescribed in detail herein.

BRIEF SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basicunderstanding of some aspects of the present disclosure. This summary isnot an extensive overview and is intended to neither identify key orcritical elements nor delineate the scope of such elements. Its purposeis to present some concepts of the described features in a simplifiedform as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presentedlater.

The new design described herein is manufactured as a one-piece, tuckingsystem, but the re-configuring of the track profile, including theaddition of an interior leg and support to a second area of tensioningbetween legs, along with a different approach to interlocking thefabric, retains the advantages of both styles of conventional designswhile also virtually eliminating the major drawbacks of each.

In an example embodiment, a fabric housing for stretching fabric onwalls or ceilings is provided. The fabric housing includes a firstexterior wall and a second exterior wall. The fabric housing alsoincludes a tensioning leg configured to tightly abut one of the firstexterior wall or second exterior wall. The tensioning leg is configuredto grip a fabric between the tensioning leg and the one of the firstexterior wall or second exterior wall. The fabric housing furtherincludes a pair of opposing jaws configured to secure the fabric. Thepair of opposing jaws are disposed along one of the first exterior wallor the second exterior wall.

In some embodiments, the fabric housing also includes a protrusionextension configured to engage with a wall. In some embodiments, thetensioning leg is configured to removably engage with the same wall asthe wall along which the pair of opposing jaws are disposed. In someembodiments, the tensioning leg is configured to removably engage with adifferent wall as the pair of opposing jaws are disposed. In someembodiments, the fabric housing also includes a shape mechanismconfigured to define the exterior shape of fabric positioned in thefabric housing. In some embodiments, the shape mechanism defines asquare shape, a beveled shape, or a rounded shape.

In some embodiments, the tensioning leg is maintained in place by aninterior leg. In such an embodiment, the interior leg is configured tobe attached to the first exterior leg at one end and the second exteriorleg at the other end. In some embodiments, the fabric housing defines aflexible interior area and a rigid interior area and the interior leg isconfigured to deflect more than the rigid interior area duringpositioning of the fabric. In some embodiments, the tensioning leg isconfigured to provide enough grip to the fabric as to restrict anymovement. In some embodiments, the pair of opposing jaws include alocked position and an unlocked position. In such an embodiment, thepair of opposing jaws are interlocked in an instance the opposing jawsare in the locked position.

In another example embodiment, a method of installing fabric into afabric housing is provided. The method includes inserting a fabric intoa pair of opposing jaws configured to secure the fabric. The pair ofopposing jaws are disposed along one of the first exterior wall or thesecond exterior wall. The method also includes securing the fabric witha tensioning leg configured to tightly abut one of the first exteriorwall or second exterior wall in an instance in which the fabric has beeninserted into the pair of opposing jaws. The tensioning leg isconfigured to grip a fabric between the tensioning leg and the one ofthe first exterior wall or second exterior wall.

In some embodiments, the method also includes causing the pair ofopposing jaws to be interlocked. In some embodiments, the fabric isinserted into the pair of opposing jaws via an insertion tool. In someembodiments, the method also includes attaching the first exterior wallto a wall or ceiling surface. In some embodiments, the method alsoincludes providing a second fabric housing adjacent to the fabrichousing.

In some embodiments, the method also includes running the fabric over ashape mechanism. In such an embodiment, the shape mechanism isconfigured to define the exterior shape of fabric positioned in thefabric housing. In some embodiments, the tensioning leg is configured toprovide enough grip to the fabric as to restrict any movement. In someembodiments, the method also includes disengaging the pair of opposingjaws in order to remove the fabric. In some embodiments, the fabric isinstalled into a first fabric housing at a first end and a second fabrichousing at a second end.

In still another example embodiment, a method of manufacturing a fabrichousing for stretching fabric on walls or ceilings is provided. Themethod includes the step of extruding a fabric housing. The fabrichousing includes a first exterior wall, a second exterior wall, atensioning leg, and a pair of opposing jaws. The tensioning leg isconfigured to tightly abut one of the first exterior wall or secondexterior wall, and to grip a fabric between the tensioning leg and theone of the first exterior wall or second exterior wall. The pair ofopposing jaws are configured to secure the fabric, and the pair ofopposing jaws are disposed along one of the first exterior wall or thesecond exterior wall. The method also includes the step of providing anadhesive means or a mechanical means for attaching fabric housing to aceiling or a wall surface.

The above summary is provided merely for purposes of summarizing someexample embodiments to provide a basic understanding of some aspects ofthe invention. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that theabove-described embodiments are merely examples and should not beconstrued to narrow the scope or spirit of the invention in any way. Itwill be appreciated that the scope of the invention encompasses manypotential embodiments in addition to those here summarized, some ofwhich will be further described below.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Having thus described certain example embodiments of the presentdisclosure in general terms, reference will hereinafter be made to theaccompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, andwherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a fabric housing as would be installed on a wall (orceiling) surface with fabric inserted in accordance with an exampleembodiment;

FIG. 2 illustrates a cross section of an example fabric housing with thejaws not interlocked in accordance with an example embodiment;

FIG. 3 illustrates the same fabric housing of FIG. 2 with the jawsinterlocked in accordance with an example embodiment;

FIG. 4 illustrates inserting fabric through the jaws into the fabrichousing with a insertion tool in accordance with an example embodiment;

FIG. 5 illustrates inserting fabric through the tensioning leg of thefabric housing with a insertion tool in accordance with an exampleembodiment;

FIG. 6 illustrates the fabric fully installed in the fabric housing inaccordance with an example embodiment; and

FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate example fabric housings configured to allowboth side loading and top loading in various embodiments;

FIGS. 8A-8D illustrate various exterior shape designs in accordance withvarious embodiments including square (FIGS. 8A-8B), beveled (FIG. 8C),and rounded (FIG. 8D) designs; and

FIG. 9 illustrates a fabric housing device configured to receive twoadjacent fabrics in accordance with an example embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure now will be described more fully hereinafter withreference to the accompanying drawings in which some but not allembodiments of the inventions are shown. Indeed, these inventions may beembodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limitedto the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments areprovided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legalrequirements. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. As usedherein, terms such as “front,” “rear,” “top,” etc. are used forexplanatory purposes in the examples provided below to describe therelative position of certain components or portions of components.Furthermore, as would be evident to one of ordinary skill in the artconsidering the present disclosure, the terms “substantially” and“approximately” indicate that the referenced element or associateddescription is accurate to within applicable engineering tolerances.

The components illustrated in the figures represent components that mayor may not be present in various embodiments of the invention describedherein such that embodiments may include fewer or more components thanthose shown in the figures while not departing from the scope of theinvention. Some components may be omitted from one or more figures orshown in dashed line for visibility of the underlying components.

The terminology used herein is for describing particular embodimentsonly and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As usedherein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one ormore of the associated listed items. As used herein, the singular forms“a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well asthe singular forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Itwill be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or“comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence ofthe stated features, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, butdo not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features,steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientificterms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by onehaving ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Itwill be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonlyused dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that isconsistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and thepresent disclosure and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overlyformal sense unless expressly so denied herein.

The present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of thevarious inventions and is not intended to limit the disclosure to thespecific embodiments illustrated by the figures or description below.

Overview

Track systems may be used to stretch fabric on walls, often overacoustical treatment materials. Architects specify track systemsroutinely in very high-end properties primarily for acoustics anddesigners specify for an elegant, upholstered wall finish. Two basicstyles of track are currently used. A “tuck” system, wherein fabric issimply forced between two tightly abutted planes, or walls, and a“locking” system, wherein fabric is snap-locked between two jaws. The“tuck” system is easier and less costly to manufacture (single material,static extrusion), installs much easier and faster and installersrequire little to no training. However, it is difficult for the tucksystem to grip fabric as securely as desired.

The “locking” system is much more difficult to design and manufacture,including dual-material, co-extrusion with moving parts that must alignperfectly for proper grip. Additionally, the locking system requiresmore training for installers to learn a variety of techniques and takeslonger to install. Various embodiments of the present design allow foran easy to manufacture design and install, along with improvedperformance over the prior art.

In various embodiments, the fabric housing 100 may include a firstexterior wall 1, a second exterior wall 4, and an exterior connectingwall 5 configured to stretch fabric, such as for use on a wall orceiling. The fabric housing 100 may be formed out of a single material.For example, the fabric housing 100 may be extruded in the shapes shownherein or the like. In various embodiment, the first exterior wall 1,the second exterior wall 4, and the exterior connecting wall 5 maydefine a channel designed to receive fabric that is inserted between apair of opposing jaws 7,8. Additionally, the channel also includes atensioning leg 13 attached at one end to the exterior connecting wall 5and configured to tightly abut one of the exterior walls at the otherend. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1-3 , the tensioning leg 13 maytightly abut the second exterior wall 4. As shown in FIG. 1 , in variousembodiments, a fabric may be inserted into the channel through opposingjaws 7,8 and in some cases then inserted between the tensioning leg 13and one of the exterior legs (e.g., the second exterior wall 4 in FIG. 1).

In various embodiments, the fabric housing 100 may be based along anelongated flat base (e.g., exterior wall 1), which is attached to a wallor ceiling surface of a room by mechanical or adhesive means. As shownin FIGS. 1-3 , the second exterior wall 4 and the exterior connectingwall 5 may extend upwards from this exterior wall 1 in roughly aparallel fashion, however angles or curves of varying degrees may bedesigned into either wall and in any direction to allow slightflexibility to the otherwise rigid structure, as well as to allowfastening tools, such as a stapler, to position the fastener closest tothe center of the exterior wall 1. Additionally, in some embodiments, asdiscussed herein, the opposing jaws may be disposed on the firstexterior wall 1 instead of the second exterior wall 4. Both walls 4 and5 may also be or angled as depicted in wall FIGS. 1, 4, 5 and 7 . If thesecond exterior wall 4 on the side of the fabric insertion point isangled, a protruding extension 6 may be included in order to stabilizesecond exterior wall 4 from being pushed away as pressure is put on atab extension 10 in order to inter-engage the locking jaws 8 & 7. Thisextension would push against either an adjoining wall surface or anotherdevice, turned 180 degrees, forming an abutted seam. In variousembodiments, fabric may be secured via a plurality of fabric housingsconfigured at opposing ends of the fabric.

FIG. 2 shows an example fabric housing device 100 in its static state asmanufactured. As shown, the exterior wall 1 runs flat, providing a firmbase to carry the structure. In some embodiments, the exteriorconnecting wall 5 may be attached to the first exterior wall 1, suchthat the exterior wall 1 is divided into a first section 2 and a secondsection 3. In some embodiments, a portion of the first section 2 (e.g.,half of the first section 2) may be accessible for a fastener to beapplied as close to the center as practical. In some embodiments, theexterior connecting wall 5 may extend generally upward fromapproximately the mid-point of the first exterior wall 1 and may be usedto position the opposing jaws 8, 7 and/or the tensioning legs 13. Asshown and discussed herein, the exterior connecting wall 5 may bestraight, curved or angled to allow for some minimal flexibility instrategic points, allowing for the teeth or jaws to engage when aninstaller (e.g. a person) pushes on them, while retaining the rigidityto the rest of the structure to assist gripping the fabric.

In some embodiments, the tensioning leg 13 may include a non-grippingportion 12 configured to not abut either of the exterior walls 1,4. Insome embodiments, the non-gripping portion 12 of the tensioning leg 13may from the inside of the cavity created by the first exterior wall 1,the second exterior wall 4, and the exterior connecting wall 5. In someembodiments, the non-gripping portion 12 may support and join thetensioning leg 13 with the exterior connecting wall 5. In variousembodiments, the tensioning leg 13 may be configured to be moved suchthat fabric can be inserted between the tensioning leg 13 and the secondexterior leg 4.

In some embodiments, the opposing jaws 7,8 may be disposed on one of theexterior walls (e.g., second exterior wall 4). In some embodiments, asshown in FIG. 2 , the exterior connecting wall 5 may terminate (e.g., atan end or an edge) with an interlocking jaw 8 that will be touching thetermination (e.g., a corresponding end or an edge) of the secondexterior wall 4, which also ends with a interlocking jaw 7. In variousembodiments, the two jaws 7, 8 may be angled or curved in oppositedirections to each other, thus forming a locking grip when engaged(e.g., at respective terminating ends or edges of the legs or walls uponwhich they are formed). They will both be tensioned against each otherbut will be able to be separated by hand and/or a simple insertion tool(e.g., flat blade) that will force the edge and selvedge of fabricthrough the jaw area 7, 8 into the semi-flexible chamber 11 of thechannel and then may be guided between tensioning leg 13 and one the ofthe exterior walls (e.g., second exterior wall 4).

In various embodiments, once fabric has been inserted and all selvedgeis tucked away and hidden in the rigid chamber 14, fabric will be heldin place by both the opposing jaws 7 & 8 and the tensioning leg 13. Insome embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 , the upper jaw 8 and thelower jaw 7 may be interlocked to provide even more security to thefabric grip by securely locking fabric in place between the jaws. Thejaw 7,8 may be interlocked by inter-engaging the two jaws 7, 8 securelyaround fabric that becomes wrapped around the jaws and locked intoplace. As such, in an instance the jaws 7, 8 are interlocked together,each of the first exterior wall 1, the second exterior wall 4, and theexterior connecting wall 5 may be secured relative to one another, suchthat the entire fabric housing 100 is strengthened. The interlocking ofthe jaws 7,8 may also add rigidity as the fabric becomes tensionedtightly. This is a feature and benefit that was never available inprevious designs of tension systems.

In some embodiments, as discussed below, the fabric housing 100 may alsoinclude a tab extension 10. In some embodiments, the tab extension 10may come off the upper termination point of the exterior connecting wall5. In various embodiments, the tab extension 10 may provide an area towhich an installer may apply double-faced tape in order to position thefabric weave or pattern before inserting the fabric into the device. Asdiscussed in reference to FIG. 9A-9D, the tab extension may also beangled upwardly or rounded upwardly, creating a variety of edge detaildesigns to the perimeters of each fabric panel.

FIG. 4 depicts the process of applying fabric into this device inaccordance with an example embodiment. In some embodiments, the blade ofan insertion tool (e.g., a flat, blunt metal piece like a putty knife ora rounded blade similar to a pizza cutter) is placed over the fabricwith a small amount of fabric selvedge on the edge. In some embodiments,the insertion tool may be used to pry the jaws 7, 8 slightly apart andforces the fabric into the semi-flexible chamber 11. Additionally, asshown in FIG. 5 , the insertion tool may then be inserted further intosemi-flexible chamber 11, such that the fabric is inserted between thetensioning leg 13 and an exterior wall (e.g. second exterior wall 4).After the entire fabric selvedge is guided through the tensioning leg13, the insertion tool may be removed. FIG. 6 illustrates the fabricfully inserted into a fabric housing 100 of an example embodiment.

FIG. 7A illustrates an additional embodiment of the fabric housing,wherein the fabric housing 100 is configured for both top loading (e.g.,the jaw 7A, 8A along the second exterior wall 4) or side load (e.g., thejaws 7B, 8B along the first exterior wall 1). In some embodiments, toallow for two sets of jaws, two tensioning legs 13A, 13B may also beprovided. When choosing the “top-load” position, the fabric may beinserted through jaws 7A. 8A and tensioning leg 13A to grip the fabriclike the process discussed in FIG. 1 . Additionally, the side-loadingposition operates similarly, such that the fabric is inserted into thejaws 7B, 8B and the tensioning leg 13B. In the side-loading option, thefabric may be flush with the second exterior wall 4 (e.g., side loadingmay be used in an instance the fabric housing 100 may be partiallyexposed when installed). For example, in an instance the fabric paneledge ends mid-wall, the fabric housing 100 may be visible when using thetop load position. FIG. 7B illustrates an additional example embodimentthat includes a curved exterior connecting wall 5.

Example Shapes of Fabric Housings

In various embodiments, the fabric housing 100 may have various profilesand/or shapes. In some embodiments, the depth of the fabric housing(e.g., height of the second exterior wall 4) may vary based on theacoustical treatments installed, as the fabric may vary greatly in depthand thickness. In some embodiments, the depth of the fabric housing maybe from approximately ¼ inches to 3 inches. In some embodiments, thedepth of the fabric housing may be from ½ inches to 2 inches. In someembodiments, the depth of the fabric housing may be from approximately ¾inches to 1.5 inches. In some embodiments, the depth of the fabrichousing may be approximately 1 inch. Additionally, the profiles of theextruded fabric housing may vary to provide different edge details tothe panel sections created. As discussed herein, each fabric housing mayhave a different shape mechanism to provide such edge details. Invarious embodiments, the edges may include a square, round, or beveldesign with varying amounts of roundness or angle.

FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate a square edge design of example embodiments.FIG. 8A illustrates a top load square fabric housing, such that the jaws7, 8 are disposed along the second exterior wall 4. As shown, theexterior connecting wall 5 may have a curved shape to assist theflexibility of the exterior connecting wall 5 relative to the jaws 7, 8.As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the shape mechanism includes a top edge 80has an approximately right angle, such that the fabric, when insertedforms a right angle when stretched across the top edge 80. FIG. 8Billustrates a side loading square fabric housing 100 that operates inthe same way that the top load square fabric housing, except the fabricstretches along the entirety of the second exterior wall 4 beforeengaging with the top edge 80.

FIG. 8C illustrates a beveled fabric housing configured with a pluralityof top edges 80A, 80B, such that the fabric stretches across the shapemechanism, which includes the top edges 80A, 80B, to give a beveledappearance. As shown, the beveled square housing may have varying anglesand/or lengths. For example, the leg 85 between the top edges 80A, 80Bmay be adjusted, as well as the angle of the legs at each of the topedges 80A, 80B. In some embodiments, the bevel or rounded edge length(rounded housing discussed below in reference to FIG. 8D) may be basedon the desired aesthetics of the fabric. For example, the bevel and/orrounded edge may be approximately ½ inches to 1 inch. Additionally, theangle of the bevel and/or rounded edge may be approximately 30 degreesto 45 degrees. Various other lengths and/or angles may also be used invarious embodiments.

Like FIG. 8C, FIG. 8D illustrates another design of the fabric housing100 to adjust the appearance. FIG. 8D illustrates a rounded fabrichousing. As shown, the second exterior leg 4 may be extended above thelocation at which the exterior connecting wall 5 is attached. In such anembodiment, the second exterior leg 4 may have a round edge 88 thatforms the shape mechanism and may be configured for the fabric to bestretched across, such that the fabric has a rounded appearance. Invarious embodiments, the radius of rounded edge may be varied toaccommodate different amounts of rounding.

FIG. 9 illustrate an example embodiment in a fabric housing device mayhave a plurality of fabric housings 100A, 100B, such that two fabricsmay be stretched and held side-by-side. For example, the fabric housingdevice shown in FIG. 9 may be used in the middle of a wall to allow twofabrics to be used without a gap in the fabric (e.g., the two fabricswould abut one another). In various embodiments, the fabric housingdevice of FIG. 9 may be a singular extruded piece. In some embodiments,the individual fabric housings (e.g., FIGS. 8A-8C) may be configured tobe installed adjacent to another fabric housing and operate similarly tothe fabric housing device of FIG. 9 .

Although the present invention has been illustrated and described hereinwith reference to preferred embodiments and specific examples thereof,it will be clear to those of ordinary skill in the art that otherembodiments and examples may perform similar functions and/or achievelike results. All such equivalent embodiments and examples are withinthe spirit and scope of the present invention, are contemplated thereby,and are intended to be covered by the following claims.

Many modifications and other embodiments of the inventions set forthherein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which theseinventions pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in theforegoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is tobe understood that the inventions are not to be limited to the specificembodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments areintended to be included within the scope of the appended claims.Moreover, although the foregoing descriptions and the associateddrawings describe example embodiments in the context of certain examplecombinations of elements and/or functions, it should be appreciated thatdifferent combinations of elements and/or functions may be provided byalternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appendedclaims. In this regard, for example, different combinations of elementsand/or functions than those explicitly described above are alsocontemplated as may be set forth in some of the appended claims.Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a genericand descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.

That which is claimed:
 1. A fabric housing for stretching fabric onwalls or ceilings, the fabric housing comprising: a first exterior wall;a second exterior wall; a tensioning leg configured to tightly abut oneof the first exterior wall or second exterior wall, the tensioning legbeing configured to grip a fabric between the tensioning leg and the oneof the first exterior wall or second exterior wall; and a pair ofopposing jaws separate from the tensioning leg and configured to securethe fabric, a first of the pair of opposing jaws being disposed on anedge of a first portion of the second exterior wall, a second of thepair of opposing laws being disposed on an edge of a second portion of awall of the fabric housing other than the second exterior wall, the edgeof the second portion containing the first of the pair of opposing jawsbeing perpendicular to the edge of the first portion that contains thesecond of the pair of opposing jaws.
 2. The fabric housing of claim 1,further comprising a protrusion extension configured to engage with awall, wherein the protrusion extension contains the second of the pairof opposing laws.
 3. The fabric housing of claim 1, wherein thetensioning leg is configured to removably engage with the same wall asthe wall along which the pair of opposing jaws are disposed.
 4. Thefabric housing of claim 1, wherein the tensioning leg is configured toremovably engage with a different wall as the pair of opposing jaws aredisposed.
 5. The fabric housing of claim 1, further comprising a shapemechanism configured to define the exterior shape of fabric positionedin the fabric housing.
 6. The fabric housing of claim 5, wherein theshape mechanism defines a square shape, a beveled shape, or a roundedshape.
 7. The fabric housing of claim 1, wherein the tensioning leg ismaintained in place by an interior leg, the interior leg beingconfigured to be attached to the first exterior wall at one end and thesecond exterior wall at the other end.
 8. The fabric housing of claim 7,wherein: the fabric housing defines a flexible interior area and a rigidinterior area, and the interior leg is configured to deflect more thanthe rigid interior area during positioning of the fabric.
 9. The fabrichousing of claim 1, wherein the tensioning leg is configured to provideenough grip to the fabric as to restrict any movement.
 10. The fabrichousing of claim 1, wherein: the pair of opposing jaws comprise a lockedposition and an unlocked position, and the pair of opposing jaws areinterlocked in an instance the opposing jaws are in the locked position.11. A method of installing fabric into a fabric housing, the methodcomprising: providing a fabric housing that comprises a first exteriorwall, a second exterior wall, a tensioning leg configured to tightlyabut one of the first exterior wall or second exterior wall, and a firstjaw of a pair of opposing jaws disposed on an edge of a first portion ofthe second exterior wall, and a second jaw of the pair of opposing jawsdisposed on an edge of a second portion located on a wall of the fabrichousing, the edge of the second portion being perpendicular to the edgeof the first portion, the pair of opposing jaws being separate from thetensioning leg and configured to secure the fabric; inserting a fabricinto the pair of opposing jaws configured to secure the fabric; and inan instance in which the fabric has been inserted into the pair ofopposing jaws, securing the fabric with the tensioning leg configured totightly abut one of the first exterior wall or second exterior wall, thetensioning leg being configured to grip a fabric between the tensioningleg and the one of the first exterior wall or second exterior wall. 12.The method of claim 11, further comprising one or more of: causing thepair of opposing jaws to be interlocked, or disengaging the pair ofopposing jaws in order to remove the fabric.
 13. The method of claim 11,wherein the fabric is inserted into the pair of opposing jaws via aninsertion tool.
 14. The method of claim 11, further comprising attachingthe first exterior wall to a wall or ceiling surface.
 15. The method ofclaim 11, further comprising providing a second fabric housing adjacentto the fabric housing.
 16. The method of claim 11, further comprisingrunning the fabric over a shape mechanism, wherein the shape mechanismconfigured to define the exterior shape of fabric positioned in thefabric housing.
 17. The method of claim 11, wherein either; thetensioning leg is configured to provide enough grip to the fabric as torestrict any movement; or the fabric is installed into a first fabrichousing at a first end and a second fabric housing at a second end. 18.A method of manufacturing a fabric housing for stretching fabric onwalls or ceilings, the method comprising the step of: (a) extruding afabric housing, the fabric housing comprising: a first exterior wall; asecond exterior wall; a tensioning leg configured to tightly abut one ofthe first exterior wall or second exterior wall, the tensioning legbeing configured to grip a fabric between the tensioning leg and the oneof the first exterior wall or second exterior wall; and a pair ofopposing jaws separate from the tensioning leg and configured to securethe fabric, a first law of the pair of opposing jaws being disposed onan edge of a first portion of the second exterior wall, a second jaw ofthe pair of opposing jaws being disposed on an edge of a second portionof a wall of the fabric housing, the edge of the second portion beingperpendicular to the edge of the first portion; and (b) providing anadhesive means or a mechanical means for attaching fabric housing to aceiling or a wall surface.
 19. The fabric housing of claim 1, wherein:the second portion is a segment of the first exterior wall, and thesecond of the pair of opposing jaws is disposed on the segment of thefirst exterior wall.
 20. A fabric housing for stretching fabric on wallsor ceilings, the fabric housing comprising: a first exterior wall; asecond exterior wall; a tensioning leg configured to tightly abut one ofthe first exterior wall or second exterior wall, the tensioning legbeing configured to grip a fabric between the tensioning leg and the oneof the first exterior wall or second exterior wall; and a pair ofopposing jaws configured to secure the fabric, the pair of opposing jawsbeing disposed along one of the first exterior wall or the secondexterior wall, the pair of opposing jaws being separate from thetensioning leg, wherein the tensioning leg is configured to removablyengage with the same wall as the wall along which the pair of opposingjaws are disposed.
 21. A fabric housing for stretching fabric on wallsor ceilings, the fabric housing comprising: a first exterior wall; asecond exterior wall; a tensioning leg configured to tightly abut one ofthe first exterior wall or second exterior wall, the tensioning legbeing configured to grip a fabric between the tensioning leg and the oneof the first exterior wall or second exterior wall; and a pair ofopposing jaws configured to secure the fabric, the pair of opposing jawsbeing disposed along one of the first exterior wall or the secondexterior wall, the pair of opposing jaws being separate from thetensioning leg, wherein the tensioning leg is maintained in place by aninterior leg, the interior leg being configured to be attached to thefirst exterior wall at one end and the second exterior wall at the otherend.